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Old 28-08-2011, 07:01 PM   #1
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Default BA F6 typhoon vs BF F6 typhoon

Hey all

I know in the XR's that you are better off with the BF's over the BA's. But with all the upgrades the typhoon has I am curious as to whether I am better off going for a BF or a BA? given that there is usually a 5 - 10k price difference. Is it worth paying the difference?

Sorry if this has been asked before.

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(Assuming i buy a manual)


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Old 28-08-2011, 08:14 PM   #2
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Default Re: BA F6 typhoon vs BF F6 typhoon

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Hey all

I know in the XR's that you are better off with the BF's over the BA's. But with all the upgrades the typhoon has I am curious as to whether I am better off going for a BF or a BA? given that there is usually a 5 - 10k price difference. Is it worth paying the difference?

Sorry if this has been asked before.

Cheers

(Assuming i buy a manual)
BA has PBR brakes whereas BF has brembo on front (full brembos optional on both but rather rare).

BA had DVCT, BF has DIVCT (different ECU)

BF has fins on diff for cooling, BA doesn't.

BF has slightly better suspension than BA (copperhead)

Other than that it is only really the styling that is different.

If you are a drag enthusiast be aware that a bog standard auto F6 will thrash all but the most heavily modded manuals.
On the other hand if circuits are your thing the manual has the upper hand.

My BA2 F6 was fitted with the brembo upgrade, cambre kit and a 275rwkw tune and took many scalps on Morgan Park, QR and Lakeside from holden and falcon enthusiasts especially ones with more cylinders.......
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Old 28-08-2011, 08:19 PM   #3
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BA has PBR brakes whereas BF has brembo on front (full brembos optional on both but rather rare).

BA had DVCT, BF has DIVCT (different ECU)

BF has fins on diff for cooling, BA doesn't.

BF has slightly better suspension than BA (copperhead)

Other than that it is only really the styling that is different.

If you are a drag enthusiast be aware that a bog standard auto F6 will thrash all but the most heavily modded manuals.
On the other hand if circuits are your thing the manual has the upper hand.

My BA2 F6 was fitted with the brembo upgrade, cambre kit and a 275rwkw tune and took many scalps on Morgan Park, QR and Lakeside from holden and falcon enthusiasts especially ones with more cylinders.......
Oh I see. Well I may as well save the extra money and go the BF manual. Im more a fan of circuits ect rather then drags. Thanks for the info
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